Hemigrapsus oregonensis

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Green shore crab
Crabe vert du rivage
Cangrejo verde

Distribution

Substrate and environment

Exclusively a marine species
The species is generally observed in a sandy/silty area.
The species is generally motionless in its environment
The species is found in a sheltered zone
The species can be found between 0 and 1 Meters.
Very common species.

Environment and movement of the nocturnal species

The species is generally observed in seagrass among algae or phanerogams.
The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
The species is generally found on or close to the seafloor.
The animal hunts at night

General behaviour of the species

Species generally solitary
The animal is fearful of the diver

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size : 4 cm
The animal is a grazer of algae.

Relationship with humans

The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest

The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!